Game Notes and Records
Rick Wise was credited with the win. Bert Blyleven was credited with the loss. Jim Brewer was credited with the save.
This was the 25th and final All-Star Game appearance for Willie Mays. Having appeared in every game from 1954 to 1973, no player has played in as many All-Star Games as Mays.
Catfish Hunter was removed from the game in the second inning after Billy Williams hit a line drive that hit Hunter's right hand, breaking his thumb. He missed two weeks of the regular season.
This All-Star Game saw 54 players (28 for the NL and 26 for the AL) enter the game. This became a new All-Star Game record for participating players.
Buddy Bell became the second son of a former All-Star (Gus Bell) to appear in an All-Star Game.
In total, there were 18 future hall of famers involved with the game. The non-players involved in the 1973 All-Star Game that have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame are Sparky Anderson, Dick Williams, Whitey Herzog, and Nestor Chylak.
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